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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put Elijah Craig Barrel Proof next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +23 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 ~$80 less | ~$150 – $180 |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/9 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
heat 9/5 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend: Older sourced bourbon finished in sherry, Cognac and then Armagnac casks. Dense dried fruit, fig and orange over cigar leaf and charred oak.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend if you want a fruit-packed, multi-cask-finished bourbon built to go with a cigar.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).